I Chose The Bear
We Talk Back
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 16 April 2026
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of We Talk Back, AJ Holiday and Tam Bam blend humor with hard truths as they recap their weekends—from fasting challenges to a wild Cardi B concert—before diving into trending topics like taxes, prank call dangers, digital likeness rights, and celebrity divorce drama involving Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons. What starts as lighthearted conversation quickly shifts into deeper discussions about accountability, ownership, and the unexpected risks people face in today’s digital and real-world environments.
The episode takes a serious turn as the hosts address the tragic case of Ashley Janay, using it as a catalyst to discuss women’s safety, situational awareness, and self-defense. AJ and Tam emphasize the importance of recognizing red flags, trusting your instincts, and being prepared for dangerous situations—especially for Black women navigating unique societal challenges.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:02.6 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:05.5 | Hey y'all, it's Lauren LaRosa with the latest with Lauren LaRosa on Black Effect. |
| 0:10.0 | And I cannot wait to see you guys at the fourth annual Black Effect podcast festival. |
| 0:15.3 | We're coming back to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 25th at Palmer Yards. |
| 0:20.0 | And it's hosted by me, alongside DJ Envy |
| 0:22.8 | and Charlemagne the Guide. |
| 0:24.6 | We got Drink Chance with Noriega and DJFN. |
| 0:27.5 | We got Keep It Positive, sweetie with my girl, Crystal Renee Hastlet. |
| 0:31.2 | We got reality with the king with my guide and my brother, Carlos King, and y'all know he does |
| 0:36.3 | reality commentary like nobody can. Now, we don't call me white girl the podcast i love Mona and club 520 podcasts along with the grits and eggs podcast so this lineup stacked baby we're also going to want to check out the panels that we have lined up too too, featuring Kev on stage, Tika Sumter, and John Hope Bryant, just to name a few. |
| 0:58.2 | Of course, it's way bigger than podcasts. |
| 1:01.0 | We're bringing the Black Effect Marketplace with Black-on businesses, bust the food truck court to keep you fed while you visit us, okay? |
| 1:07.8 | Listen, you don't want to miss this. |
| 1:09.7 | Tap in and grab your ticket now at black effect |
| 1:12.3 | dot com slash podcast festival welcome to we talk back podcast the production of iHeart |
| 1:19.6 | radio and the black effect network we're just two unapologetically black women with an opinion who talks back. |
| 1:32.0 | What's up y'all? |
| 1:33.1 | Is your girl, AJ Holiday? |
| 1:35.3 | What's up, Tam Bam? |
| 1:37.1 | Hey, y'all. |
| 1:37.9 | I love y'all. |
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